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09:58 AM | 16-12-2019
The power of technology has made it fairly simple for individuals to cross boundaries across nations in the matter of a few hours. Even though air transport has ample benefits, it also brings a new issue for all of us to deal with: JET LAG. Let’s discuss more about this topic by viewing it through the lens of Nature Cure and find effective natural solutions.
What is Jet Lag?
Jet lag is a physiological condition that results from disturbance to the body's inbuilt rhythm caused by rapid long-distance. It occurs when people travel across different regions that have a large time zone difference.
We all are aware that our bodies have a natural body clock called circadian rhythm. Our bodies are governed by the cycle of day and night which is responsible for regulating our sleep cycles and which maintains other bodily functions. The body takes cues from these circadian rhythms and follows a schedule to perform its functions – wake up, sleep, hunger among many others. Whenever there is a disturbance in syncing with these rhythms, the whole system of the body gets disturbed and faces a sudden change in its normal flow. Suddenly the body has to re-access its environment and align itself according to the same. This period of adjustment taken by the body to re-align itself with the new cycle of day and night, light and darkness is described as Jet Lag.
How it affects our body?
We need to understand what actually happens to our body when we enter into different time zones across the globe. The circadian rhythm is naturally present in all living organisms and helps them to respond to the environmental cues in the best possible manner. When we enter into a new time zone, the sleep-wake cycle or our circadian rhythm gets desynchronized due to the sudden rapidity of change. This creates a direct impact on the energy distribution in the body. It disturbs the natural vitality of our body and creeps in extreme fatigue, along with mood swings, digestion issues, dehydration, headache and lack of concentration.
How to handle it naturally?
We all have been endowed with an exceptional capacity to recuperate and adapt to any change in our surroundings. All we have to do is give rest and time to our body as it makes the adjustments on its own.
Following are the ways in which you can cope with jet lag by supporting your body:
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How to resync once you’ve reached your destination?
Once you’ve landed at your desired location, you can realign to your routine by doing the following:
Conclusion
Jet lag is a condition that can be managed with effective planning and taking care of your mind and body before, during and after the days of travel. Not getting enough rest or being stressed out or dehydrated prior and during the travel can make jet lag worse. Our body has a self -correcting, self-syncing mechanism. We should just aid it in its efforts. The methods discussed above can help you not only handle but also recover from jet lag like a pro; that too naturally and sans any medication/supplements.
Do let us know how you tackle jet lag in the comment section below!
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